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  • The ‘Living Wage’ Lie

    November 2010 ·  Michael Saltsman ·  New York Post

    There is broad agreement among economists that raising the minimum wage forces businesses to cut jobs and roll back the hours of their low-skilled workforce. Only a handful of studies suggest otherwise — but politicians and activists who support a “living wage” mandate in New York City are sure to promote such research as the final word in the debate. Noted labor economists David Neumark and William…
  • Can Ohioans Afford A Lousy 10 Cents?

    November 2010 ·  Rick Berman ·  Chillicothe Gazette

    Back in 1996 when President Clinton was pushing for an increase in the federal minimum wage, his chief of staff Leon Panetta went on “This Week” with David Brinkley and complained that “we’re talking about a lousy 90 cents.” One can only imagine how Panetta would respond to criticisms of Ohio’s plan to increase its minimum wage by a dime. It’s just a lousy 10 cent increase!…
  • Can The City Afford Another Minimum-Wage Increase?

    November 2010 ·  Michael Saltsman ·  San Francisco Examiner

    In 2009, San Francisco raised its minimum wage by 43 cents. At the time, it was described as a “small dose of good cheer” for those earning the mandated minimum. The coming hike in 2011 to $9.92 is sure to be depicted in similar terms. But such a hike is cold comfort if you’re part of the less-educated or less-experienced segment of The City’s population that’s looking…
  • Is It Time To Rethink The Minimum Wage?

    November 2010 ·  Michael Saltsman ·  South Florida Sun Sentinel

    Candidates for political offices across the country suggested it might be time to rethink the federal wage floor. Those questioning the minimum wage have been excoriated for daring to voice such a heretical opinion. Given the nation’s problems, however — including a double-digit unemployment rate in many states and a veritable crisis in teen unemployment —shouldn’t every issue be on the table? The economics of the matter…
  • Can Arizonans Afford A Lousy 10 Cents?

    November 2010 ·  Rick Berman ·  East Valley Tribune

    Back in 1996 when President Clinton was pushing for an increase in the federal minimum wage, his chief of staff Leon Panetta went on “This Week” with David Brinkley and complained that “we’re talking about a lousy 90 cents.” One can only imagine how Panetta would respond to criticisms of Arizona’s plan to hike its minimum wage by a dime in 2011. It’s just a lousy 10-cent…
  • Can Washingtonians Afford a Lousy Twelve Cents?

    October 2010 ·  Richard Berman ·  Seattle Post-Intelligencer

    Back in 1996 when President Clinton was pushing for an increase in the federal minimum wage, his chief of staff Leon Panetta went on “This Week” with David Brinkley and complained that “we’re talking about a lousy 90 cents.” One can only imagine how Panetta would respond to criticisms of Washington’s plan to hike its minimum wage by just over a dime. It’s just a lousy twelve…